Timken India (NSE:TIMKEN) Beneish M-Score: -2.37 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


NSE:TIMKEN Timken India Ltd NSE:TIMKEN
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Price ₹3,653.70
GF Value ₹3,773.51
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What is Timken India Beneish M-Score?

Timken India NSE:TIMKEN -2.83% 96 Beneish M-Score is -2.37 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:TIMKEN with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹3,773.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,926 Industrial Products companies, Timken India ranks worse than 57.72% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.37 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Timken India's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:TIMKEN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.81   Med: -2.35   Max: 0.78
Current: -2.37

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Timken India was 0.78. The lowest was -2.81. And the median was -2.35.


Timken India Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Timken India's Beneish M-Score can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Timken India Beneish M-Score Chart

Timken India Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.43 -2.31 -2.32 -2.37 -2.37

Timken India Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.37 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.37

NSE:TIMKEN vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Timken India's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Timken India Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Timken India's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Timken India's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Timken India Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Timken India for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 1.0602+0.528 * 1.025+0.404 * 0.7826+0.892 * 1.0878+0.115 * 0.9646
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.008297-0.327 * 1.248
=-2.37

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

This Year (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was ₹8,113 Mil.
Revenue was ₹34,780 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹13,509 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹20,662 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹37,003 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹13,205 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹1,060 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹6,966 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹117 Mil.
Net Income was ₹4,149 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹4,456 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹7,035 Mil.
Revenue was ₹31,972 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹12,728 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹19,526 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹34,254 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹11,018 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹851 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹1,053 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹5,117 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹137 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(8113.49 / 34780.29) / (7035.19 / 31971.96)
=0.233278 / 0.220042
=1.0602

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(12728.13 / 31971.96) / (13508.8 / 34780.29)
=0.398103 / 0.388404
=1.025

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (20661.89 + 13205.4) / 37003.34) / (1 - (19525.74 + 11018.29) / 34253.56)
=0.08475 / 0.108296
=0.7826

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=34780.29 / 31971.96
=1.0878

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(851.13 / (851.13 + 11018.29)) / (1060.46 / (1060.46 + 13205.4))
=0.071708 / 0.074336
=0.9646

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(0 / 34780.29) / (1053.24 / 31971.96)
=0 / 0.032943
=0

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((117.23 + 6966.28) / 37003.34) / ((136.95 + 5117.18) / 34253.56)
=0.191429 / 0.153389
=1.248

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(4148.85 - 0 - 4455.87) / 37003.34
=-0.008297

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Timken India has a M-score of -2.37 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.37 mean?
Timken India (NSE:TIMKEN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.37 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Timken India and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Timken India ranks #1689 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 57.7%.
Is Timken India's Beneish M-Score too high?
Timken India's current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. Based on the distribution chart, Timken India ranks #1689 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Timken India has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Timken India's Beneish M-Score compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Timken India ranks #1689 out of 2926 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Timken India in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Beneish M-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Timken India and its competitors. Timken India's current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Timken India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Timken India (NSE:TIMKEN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹3,773.51, compared to a current price of ₹3,653.70 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. Timken India's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Timken India (NSE:TIMKEN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.37 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Timken India (NSE:TIMKEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Timken India stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹3,653.70 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹3,773.51. GuruFocus considers Timken India to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:TIMKEN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.37
  • GF Value™: ₹3,773.51 vs. price of ₹3,653.70 (3.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:TIMKEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Timken India Business Description

Other Exchanges 522113:India
Address Phase II, Hosur Road, No. 39-42, Electronic City, Bangalore, KA, IND, 560 100
Timken India Ltd is an India-based company that manufactures, distributes, and services bearings and related components. The company also provides repair and maintenance services for industrial gearboxes. The company's products, predominantly engineered bearings, and mechanical power transmission products, are marketed under brand names including Timken, Beka, Diamond, Drives, and others. The company's clients come from defense, mining, metals, and civil aerospace sectors. Timken India generates the majority of its sales from the Indian domestic market and the rest from the United States of America, and other countries.
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